Coug Life

As WSU prepares for a systemwide celebration of National First-Generation Day on Monday, Nov. 8, the university is congratulating and thanking all first-generation students, faculty, and staff.

Faculty from across the university are reading a shared book and engaging in group discussions surrounding equity and social justice that will impact their students and courses systemwide.

In the days leading up to National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8, the WSU Insider is featuring first-generation students, faculty, and staff on each of the university’s campuses.

In the days leading up to National First-Generation Day on Nov. 8, the WSU Insider is featuring first-generation students, faculty, and staff on each of the university’s campuses.

Many of the nearly two‑dozen scheduled workshops and discussion sessions are offered virtually on Zoom while some are in‑person.

Patrick Lane was honored as this fall’s Chosen Coug Award recipient. Lane, who died of COVID‑19 earlier this year, was recognized for the distinct impact he had on his daughter’s experience at WSU.

Each book is evaluated by members of an interdisciplinary, cross-campus selection committee. For more information and to access the nomination form, visit the Common Reading website.

WSU is celebrating its commitment to serving and supporting undocumented students with the grand opening of the Undocumented Student Center on the Pullman campus on Oct. 14.

Sessions run from 3–5 p.m. virtually and in person at WSU Pullman. Pizza will be served for those attending in person. All attendees are eligible for door prizes. More information is available online.

Free online counseling and a step-by-step guide for finding local healthcare providers are just two of the resources available to graduate students across the WSU system.